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Description

Triosteum perfoliatum

Also known as:

feverwort

,

broad tinker's-weed

,

feverwort

,

wild coffee

,

late horse gentian

Scientific Synonyms:

Description

Triosteum perfoliatum is a 2' to 4' tall woodland wildflower. It is a coarse plant with multiple erect stems that bear flowers from the upper leaf axils. These flowers are clustered around the stem, reddish and tubular. They give way to showy orange berry-like drupes, each containing 3 oblong nutlets.

Cultivation

Feverwort is found in moist, well-drained rich woods and thickets where it will enjoy filtered light. It has a taproot, making it tolerant of dry periods, and difficult to transplant. Blooms for about a month, between May and July. Zones 3-8

Propagation

Propagate from seed.

Additional Notes

The dried seeds of Triosteum perfoliatum have been roasted and used as a coffee substitute.